{"product_id":"van-cleef-arpels-papillon-bleu-nuit-watch","title":"Van Cleef \u0026 Arpels Papillon Bleu Nuit Watch","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Arpels Papillon Bleu Nuit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-winding mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K white gold\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDial Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamonds, plique-à-jour enamel, champlevé enamel, paillonné enamel, blue mother-of-pearl\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather travel case \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enchanting and extraordinarily rare, this Lady Arpels Papillon Bleu Nuit watch by Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels captures the maison’s celebrated “Poetry of Time” philosophy through exceptional artistry and technical mastery. Introduced in 2013 as number 9 in a highly limited edition of just 22 pieces, the timepiece centers a delicate nocturnal butterfly amid blades of grass beneath a luminous moonlit sky. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ethereal dial is crafted using the demanding plique-à-jour enameling technique, allowing light to pass through the butterfly’s translucent midnight-blue wings with extraordinary brilliance. Paillonné enamel further enriches the composition, with white gold leaf shimmering beneath layers of transparent enamel to evoke glowing moonlight, while diamonds sparkle like drops of evening dew. Combining exceptional métiers d’art craftsmanship with refined watchmaking, the creation transforms the passage of time into a poetic spectacle. Complete with its original Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels blue alligator strap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in Paris in 1906, Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels is renowned for its whimsical high jewelry creations, technical innovation and unparalleled decorative artistry. The maison’s celebrated watchmaking division has become particularly admired for its Poetic Complications and Extraordinary Dials collections, which merge traditional Swiss horology with elaborate enameling, gem-setting and imaginative storytelling. Inspired by themes of nature, ballet and fantasy, these exceptional creations rank among the most collectible artistic watches of the modern era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels\"\u003cbr\u003e Numbered 9\/22","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44594853609607,"sku":"32-2636","price":82500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2636_1_72a3ddb9-8d37-4ec4-8c78-e789d110497b.png?v=1778872885","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/van-cleef-arpels-papillon-bleu-nuit-watch","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}